Sisters, we as women are not diminished by priesthood power - we are magnified by it. I know this is true, for I have experienced it again and again.
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Am I the woman I think I am, the woman I want to be? More importantly, am I the woman the Savior needs me to be?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on self-identity and the alignment of personal aspirations with spiritual fulfillment.
Sheri L. Dew's quote prompts deep introspection about one's identity and purpose in life, encouraging individuals, especially women, to evaluate whether they are living in accordance with their self-perceptions, aspirations, and spiritual duties. It highlights the importance of seeking not only personal fulfillment but also fulfilling a higher calling that may align with one's beliefs and values.
Themes
IdentityPurposeSelf-ReflectionSpiritualityAspiration
In practice
Example use cases
During a women's empowerment seminar, to encourage self-examination.
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On those days when we're not ready to stop being offended, not ready to forgive, still determined to dish out the silent treatment, what we're actually saying is, "Thanks, but I don't want to become more like the Savior today. Maybe tomorrow, but not today." Perhaps those are the times when we need to pray the hardest, the times it becomes clear that a change in behavior is not enough--that we must have a change in nature.
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